Afghanistan
- Established 2003
- People Reached 5.4 million (2023)
- Focus Areas
Overview
The Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Afghanistan since 2003. Initial programmes were built upon the Aga Khan Development Network’s activity which started in 1996 to support food aid distribution during the country’s civil war.
In Afghanistan, the Aga Khan Foundation leads a range of integrated, innovative and gender responsive programmes. This work is implemented across 11 provinces, including Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Baghlan, Samangan, Balkh, Bamyan, Daikundi, Parwan, Panjshir and Kabul. The Aga Khan Foundation works through consortia to extend its reach to a total of 23 provinces in Afghanistan.
In addition, the Aga Khan Foundation often plays a convening, partnership development, policy dialogue and resource mobilisation role for the Aga Khan Development Network and its agencies in Afghanistan.
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Our commitment to Afghanistan
Our impact in Afghanistan in 2023
4.36 million
Trees planted – 4.3 million in plantations and through agroforestry initiatives and 47,677 in micro-forests
1 million
People reached directly or indirectly through community development, 41% of whom were women
218,462
People accessed agricultural support, 30% of whom were women
In partnership with
The following list of partners represents a selection that AKF Afghanistan collaborates with and is not exhaustive.
Leadership
Afghanistan Water Emergency Relief Project
Environmental and Social Management Framework
The Water Emergency Relief Project (WERP) aims to improve access to safe drinking and irrigation water in rural Afghanistan through emergency water supply, solar irrigation, technical training, and awareness campaigns.
To meet World Bank and Afghan regulations, the Aga Khan Foundation and UNOPS developed this Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). The ESMF outlines procedures for screening, managing, and approving investments, addressing environmental and social risks, and ensuring compliance with national laws and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). It also includes measures to protect health, livelihoods, and the environment.
EMERGe Project
Environmental and Social Commitment Plan
The Aga Khan Foundation and the Afghanistan Credit Guarantee Company (ACGF), in collaboration with the World Bank, are implementing the Empowering Microfinance and Enterprises for Resilience and Growth (EMERGe) Project. This project is supported by the World Bank. As part of our commitment to environmental and social sustainability, we are pleased to disclose this ESCP for the project. This document outlines the key environmental and social measures, responsibilities, and compliance requirements that AKF and ACGF will implement to ensure the project aligns with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs).
The ESCP also details the mechanisms for monitoring, reporting, and grievance management throughout the project’s implementation.The ESCP is a living document that may be updated periodically to reflect project adaptations, unforeseen circumstances, and performance improvements, in consultation with the World Bank. We invite stakeholders to review this document and provide any relevant feedback.